Outdoor Pools

Information

Please Note: All children twelve years of age and younger must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a paying adult eighteen years of age and over. Children under age six must be accompanied by a paying adult eighteen years and over in proper bathing attire at all times, and within arm's length of the adult when in the pool. This policy is necessary to improve safety and enjoyment at the City's swimming pools.

Family Fun Nights

Bring
the whole family to Family Fun Nights for swimming and fun for all ages on
Friday evenings. Pool games include beach ball relays, water basketball, diving
for prizes and fun on the ‘Aqua Challenge’ floating obstacle course.
Participate in swimming skill assessments for youth, learn pool safety tips and
more. Cost of admission to each event is $4 per person.

Memorial Pool

This small pool is able to accommodate a maximum of 45 guests at any given time. Due to limited size, access is limited to Alexandria residents 13 years of age and younger. Parents are welcome to accompany their children. Operating hours are subject to change. Please call 703.746.5414 for current fee information.

This complex includes a 25-yard pool with a diving well. A separate training pool is available for children up to 42 inches in height. Easily accessible for disabled, the training pool has a water depth range of 1-3 feet. For added convenience, a parking lot, picnic area and a tot playground are adjacent to the pool.

Note: CLOSED FOR 2015 POOL SEASON: Memorial Day - Labor Day - As part of the FY 2015 budget discussion and final
approval, Warwick Pool received funding to operate in the Summer of 2014 only
and it was decided that the Warwick Pool would not open in 2015.

This site includes a 25-yard pool with diving well and a separate wading pool for children up to 42 inches in height. A bathhouse is available. Picnic areas are located inside the pool complex as well as next-door, where a modern playground featuring a tot playground is also available. The complex provides natural privacy as beautiful trees and shrubberies surround it.

Annual Doggie Day Swim

Celebrate the end of summer at Alexandria’s only Doggie Day Swim. Due to its overwhelming popularity, the annual event is being doubled with a day each dedicated to canines large and small. Both days are being sponsored by Your Dog’s Best Friend, providing your dog’s free swim in the pool, interactive activities, educational opportunities and demonstrations. Please register for your desired block of time beginning March 18.

Big Dog Day Swim for dogs 25 lbs and up Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Old Town Pool, 1609 Cameron St.

Note: Bring your own doggie dish for water. Dog handlers must be 16 or older. All dogs should wear current vaccination tags or proof of vaccinations must be shown. For information call 703.746.5435.

Individual Swim Lessons

For ages 3 and up. By appointment. Four 30-minute lessons for $240, or eight 30-minute lessons for $400. For more information, call 703.746.5435.

Instructional Opportunities

Opportunities are available to qualified instructors of health, fitness, aquatic exercise, dance, land exercise, sports, camps, arts, music, dance, martial arts, Yoga, and other life-long learning and educational classes and programs for all ages. Classes are offered seasonally. To submit a proposal, visit the City's Solicitation Board. Call the Classes and Camps Office at 703.746.5414. Applications for Water Safety Swim Instructors and Lifeguards are accepted on a continuing basis by calling 703.746.5435 for more information.